MINUTES OF
Board of Regent-of
Stephen F. Austin State University
VOLUME NO. 41
July 29, 1978
Huxley Bay, Texas
INDEX
Minutes of the Meeting
Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents
held in Huxley Bay, Texas
July 29, 1978
VOLUME NO. 41
Page
78-82 Approval of April 22, 1978 Minutes 41-2
78-83 Summer Budget Adjustments 41-2
78-84 Resignations--Summer Session 41-4
78-85 Changes in Status--Summer Session 41-5
78-86 Faculty-Staff Appointments 41-6
78-87 Resignations 41-11
78-88 Leaves of Absence 41-13
78-89 Changes in Status 41-13
78-90 Promotions 41-14
78-91 Retirements 41-15
78-92 Twelfth Class Day Enrollment Report, 1978
Spring Semester 41-15
78-93 Last Class Day Enrollment Report, 1978 Spring
Semester 41-15
78-94 Approval to Transmit Annual Organized Research
Report to Legislative Budget Board 41-15
78-95 Approval of Curriculum Changes 41-15
78-96 Approval of FY1978 Budget Adjustments 41-17
78-97 Approval of Appropriations Request for Fiscal
Years 1980 and 1981 41-17
78-98 Authorization to Extend Bank Depository Contracts
for a Period of One Year, Ending August 31, 1979 41-17
78-99 Approval of Non-Academic Employee Handbook 41-18
78-100 Approval of Vehicle Traffic and Parking Regulations 41-18
78-101 Approval of Architectural Preliminary Plans of
University Center and Authorization to Proceed
with Working Drawings and Specifications 41-18
78-102 Authorization to Seek an Architectural Firm for
the Design of Additional Facilities for
Department of Home Economics 41-18
MINUTES OF THE MEETING,
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HELD IN HUXLEY BAY, TEXAS
July 29, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Homer Bryce, Chairman of the Board
of Regents, at 9:00 a.m. July 29, 1978.
PRESENT:
Members: Homer Bryce of Henderson
Ernest Powers of Carthage
James I. Perkins of Rusk
Walter C. Todd of Dallas
Mrs. Peggy Wright of Nacogdoches
Glenn Justice of Dallas
Mrs. George Cullum, Jr. of Dallas
Absent: Joe Bob Golden of Jasper
Robert E. Samuel, Jr. of Madisonville
PRESENT: C. G. Haas, Secretary to the Board
Dr. William R. Johnson, President of the University
Dr. Billy Joe Franklin, Vice President for
Academic Affairs, S.F.A.S.U.
Dr. Gordon Beasley, Vice President for
Student Affairs, S.F.A.S.U.
Robert Provan, Legal Counsel, S.F.A.S.U.
PRESENT:
Visitors: Mark Burroughs, President of Student Government
(Students) Association
Kathleeen Hunter, Public Information Officer, S.G.A.
Greg Powell, Freshman Senator from School of
Liberal Arts
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Upon motion of Regent Todd seconded by Regent Powers
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of
the meeting of April 22, 1978, be approved.
78-83
Upon motion of Regent
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following ad-"
ditions to the Summer Budget be accepted:
Justice , seconded by Regent Wright
1. Division of Applied Arts and Sciences
The following faculty are employed for the Summer, 1978, at the
salary and location indicated below:
John C. Austin
Arthur Benoy
Robert Brooks
Harold Clements
J. C. Dennis
Harry Downing
Raymond Eastman
Charles Gardner
William Heeney
Sue Jones
Sue Jones
Mary Ella Lowe
Norman Markworth
Morgan Moses
Milton Payne
Carolyn Price
Odis Rhodes
Dwane Russell
Stephen Smith
John Whitt
Jasper
New Caney
Longview
Dayton
Center
Dayton and Jasper
Coffield
Coffield
Dayton
SFASU campus
Longview
Dayton
Longview
Dayton and Longview
Longview
SFASU campus
Jasper
Dayton
Coffield
Longview
$ 746.00
818.00
1,200.00
1,040.00
1,200.00
■1,200.00
1,625.66
1, 771.50
1,200.00
2, 040.00
4,080.00
840.00
432.00
972.00
732.00
1,229. 17
746.00
540.00
2,084.00
432.00
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2. Department of Biology
Mr, John E. Drummond, Graduate Intern in Biology, at a salary
rate of $2,400 for 100% time during Summer I and Summer II, 1978.
Dr. Jack D. McCullough, Professor of Biology, employed for
Summer I as Principal Researcher on NSF grant at a salary of
$1, 055 for 30% time.
3. Career Educations-Project Interact
Ms. Karoline V. Ayres, Associate Director, at a salary rate of
$14,000 for twelve months. This is a temporary appointment for
July 1 - August 31, 1978 only.
4. Department of Communication
Dr. Michael N. Roach, Associate Professor of Communication,
at a salary rate of $3, 333. 33 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978 only.
5. Department of Economics and Finance
Dr, John H. Lewis, Associate Professor of Finance, at a salary
rate of $3,041.67 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978. This is in
addition to his appointment for Summer II, 1978.
6. Department of English
Mr. Carl R. Lower, Assistant Professor of English, at a salary
rate of $1, 333. 33 for 50% time for Summer I, 1978.
7. School of Forestry
Dr. Charles E. Allen, Visiting Professor of Forestry, at a
salary rate of $1,500 for 50% time for Summer II, 1978.
8. Department of Geology
Dr. Austin Sartin, Assistant Professor of Geology, at a salary
rate of $1,458. 33 for 50% time for Summer H, 1978.
9. Department of Management and Marketing
Dr. Vinay Kothari, Associate Professor of Management, at a
salary rate of $1, 645. 84 for 100% time for one course offered in
Mini-mester, 1978.
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10. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. Roy Dean Alston, Associate Professor of Mathematics, at
a salary rate of $1,604.16 for 50% time for course offered in
Mini-mester, 1978.
11. Department of Physics
Mr. Michael L. Goad, Laboratory Coordinator, at a salary rate
of $3,500 for 100% time, Summer I and II, 1978.
Dr. LeRoy Heaton, Adjunct Professor of Physics, at a salary
rate of $1,650 for 50% time for Summer I, 1978.
Dr. Norman Markworth, Adjunct Professor of Physics, at a
salary rate of $1,638 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978.
Dr. Charles H. Rogers, Visiting Professor of Physics, at a
salary rate of $3,300 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978.
12. Department of School Services
Ms. Vera Graham, Assistant Professor of School Services, at
a salary rate of $2,625 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978.
13. Department of Sociology
Mr. William Toney, Instructor of Sociology, at a salary rate
of $4,333.32 for 100% time for Summer I and II, 1978.
78-84
Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Wright ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following resig
nations from the Summer Session be accepted:
1. Department of Biology
Mr. George A. Cook, Instructor of Biology, effective June 5,
1978. Mr. Cook has accepted other employment in Tennessee.
2. Department of English
Dr. Leonard Cheever, Professor of English, effective June 5,
1978. Dr. Cheever will participate in an NEH Summer Seminar
at the University of Kansas.
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Dr. James Magruder, Assistant Professor of English, effective
June 5, 1978. Dr. Magruder will do research at the University of
Texas Library.
Dr. Warren R. True, Visiting Lecturer in English, effective for
the Mini-mester, 1978. The section that Dr. True was to teach did
not fill.
3. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. Kenneth H. Price, Associate Professor of Mathematics,
effective June 5, 1978.
4. Department of Sociology
Mr. Victor Sims, Instructor of Sociology, effective June 5, 1978.
Mr. Sims has completed his temporary assignment with the University
and did not wish to be employed during the summer.
Mr. Michael Wiatrowski, Instructor of Sociology, effective
June 5, 1978. Mr. Wiatrowski has accepted other employment and
did not wish to be employed for the summer.
78-85
Upon motion of Regent Justice , seconded by Regent Cullum
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes in
status for the Summer Budget be approved:
1. Department of English
Dr. Francis Abernethy, Professor of English, from 100% at a
salary rate of $4,125 to 50% time at a salary rate of $2,062.50
for Summer II, 1978.
Dr. Stanley Alexander, Professor of English, from 50% time for
Summer I and 50% time for Summer II to 100% time Summer I only
at a salary rate of $3,583.34 for the term.
Mr. R. Jeff Banks, Assistant Professor of English, from 100%
for Summer I at a salary rate of $2,666.67 to 100% Summer I and
50% for Summer II at a salary rate of $4,000 for the combined term.
Dr. Kirby Duncan, Professor of English, from 50% time for
Summer I at a salary rate of $1,812.50 to 100% time for Summer I
and 50% time for Summer II for a combined salary rate of $5,437.50
for both terms.
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Mr. Jarrell Richman, Assistant Professor of English, from
100% Summer II to 50% time for Summer I and 100% time for
Summer II for a combined salary rate of $3,562.50 for both
terms.
2. Department of History
Dr. George E. Cooper, Jr., Instructor of History, from 100%
time for Summer I at a salary rate of $2,458.33 to 50% time for
Mini-mester at a salary rate of $1,229.17 for the Mini-mester.
3. Department of Management and Marketing
Dr. Danny R. Arnold, Assistant Professor of Management. Dr.
Arnold taught a Mini-mester course and is requesting payment for
this course during Summer II for 50% time at a salary rate of
$1,395.83 for the Mini-mester.
4. Department of Modern Languages
Dr. Jimmy R. Jones, Associate Professor of Modern Languages,
from 100% time at a salary rate of $3,333.33 to 50% time at a
salary rate of $1,666.66 for Summer I, 1978.
5. School of Forestry
Mr. Christopher C. Kirk, Faculty Intern in Forestry, from 67%
time for Summer I and 33% time for Summer II to 100% time for
Summer I and 50% time for Summer II for a combined salary rate
of $2,250 for both terms.
78-86
Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Todd 9
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that th,e following indi-viduals
be employed for the positions, dates, and salaries indicated:
1. School of Fine Arts
Dr. Robert G. Sidnell, 50, Ph.D. (University of Texas), Dean
of the School of Fine Arts and Professor of Music at a salary
rate of $37,000 for twelve months, effective August 1, 1978.
2. Department of Accounting
Dr. Eugene H. Sauls, 43, Ph.D. (Michigan State University),
Professor of Accounting and Chairman of the Department of
Accounting at a salary rate of $34,500 for twelve months, ef
fective July 14, 1978.
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Ms. Loretta Black, 28, M.B.A, (Sam Houston State University),
Instructor of Accounting at a salary rate of $15,000 for nine months,
effective Fall Semester, 1978.
3. Department of Agriculture
Dr. David Lee Creech, 30, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University),
Instructor of Agriculture at a salary rate of $16,000 for nine
months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
4. Department of Art
Mr. Joe V. Brown, 29,M.F.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer
sity), Graduate Intern in Art at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine
months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Mr. Harold Elias, 58, M.F.A. (Art Institute of Chicago),
Instructor of Art at a salary rate of $13,500 for nine months,
effective Fall Semester, 1978.
5. Department of Communication
Mr. Willie Clayte Binion, Jr. , 66, Visiting Lecturer in Com
munication at a salary rate of $3, 500 for 25% time for nine months,
effective Fall Semester, 1978.
6. Department of Computer Science
Mr. William Perry Herman, 27, M.S. (East Texas State Uni
versity), Instructor of Computer Science at a salary rate of $13, 500
for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
7. Department of Economics and Finance
Ms. Cheryl A. Warren, 27, M. B. A. (University of Mississippi),
Instructor of Economics at a salary rate of $14,000 for nine months,
effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Mr. Terrence George Rice, 35, M. B. A. (Texas A&M University),
Assistant Professor of Finance at a salary rate of $16,000 for nine
months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. This is a temporary nine
months appointment.
8. Department of Elementary Education
Ms. Nell Stevenson, 53, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer
sity), Visiting Lecturer in Elementary Education at a salary rate of
$12,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
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9. Department of English and Philosophy-
Mr. Cydney Adams, 29, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer
sity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $3, 375 for 75%
time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $1, 125 for 25% time for the
Spring Semester, 1979.
Ms. Mary Ann Coombs, 47, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $4, 500 for
50% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Ms. Annette Dawson, 39, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Instructor of English at a salary rate of $3,218 for 50%
time for the Fall Semester, 1978 only.
Mr. Tom DuBose, 25, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University),
Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine
months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Ms. LindaS. Frame, 28, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $2,250 for
50% time for the Fall Semester, 1978 only.
Mr. John C. Grooms, 25, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $3, 375 for
75% time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $1, 125 for 25% time
for the Spring Semester, 1979.
Ms. Melissa Sue McAuley, 23, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $6, 750
for 75% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Mr. Thorn McFarland, 30, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Graduate Intern, in English at a salary rate of $6, 750 for
75% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Dr. Leon J. Schultz, 35, Ph.D. (University of Tulsa), Assistant
Professor of English at a salary rate of $15,000 for nine months,
effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Dr. Warren R. True, 33, Ph.D. (University of Tennessee),
Visiting Lecturer in English at a salary rate of $6,463 for 100%
time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $4, 847 for 75% time for
the Spring Semester, 1979.
10. School of Forestry
Mr. Joseph C. James, 36, M. E. (Lamar University), Instructor
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of Forestry at a salary rate of $14,000 for nine months, effective
July 15, 1978.
11. Department of Health and Physical Education
Ms. Mary Ann Otwell, 36, M.S.Ed. (Arkansas State University),
Instructor and Athletic Coach in the Department of Health and
Physical Education-Women's Division at a salary rate of $16,916
for ten and one-half months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Ms. Mary Frances Skinner, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Instructor and Athletic Coach in the Department of
Health and Physical Education-Women1 s Division at a salary rate
of $13,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Ms. Sue Tinsley, 41, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State University),
Visiting Instructor in the Department of Health and Physical Edu
cation-Women1 s Division at a salary rate of $12,750 for nine
months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Mro Gary Glenn Coffman, 31, Ed.D. (University of Mississippi),
Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Edu
cation-Men's Division at a salary rate of $10,290 for 75% time for
nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
Mr. Harry E. Miller, 51, M.A. (Western State College),
Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical
Education-Men's Division at a salary rate of $9,000 for 50% time *
for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
12. Department of Home Economics
Ms. Dortha Sherrie Lisenby, 24, M.S. (Oklahoma State Uni
versity), Instructor of Home Economics at a salary rate of $11,300
for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
13. Department of Management and Marketing
Mr. Jack Richard Raber, 30, M.B.A. (East Texas State Uni
versity), Instructor of Management at a salary rate of $14,000
for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
14. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mr. Joseph G. McWilliams, 32, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Graduate Intern in Mathematics at a salary rate of
$9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
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Ms, Jane Staats Shepard, 42, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Graduate Intern in Mathematics at a salary rate of $9,000
for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
15. Division of Nursing
Mr, W. James Robertson, 39, M. A. (Central Michigan Univer
sity), Assistant Professor of Nursing at a salary rate of $17,000
for nine months, effective August 1, 1978.
Ms. Chandice C. Harris, 26, M.S.N. (University of Texas-
Galveston), Instructor of Nursing at a salary rate of $15,000 for
nine months, effective August 1, 1978.
16. Department of Psychology
Mr. Tom A. Middlebrook, 26, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Graduate Intern in Psychology at a salary rate of
$9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978..
17. Department of Secondary Education
Ms. Betty Jane Harrison, 27, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Lecturer in Secondary Education at a salary rate of
$10,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.
18. Department of Theatre
Ms. Lois Z. Garren, 46, M. F. A. (University of Virginia),
Assistant Professor of Theatre (50% time) and Costume Designer
(50% time) at a salary rate of $16, 500 for nine months, effective
Fall Semester, 1978.
19» Student Affairs Division
Ms. Bonita C. Jacobs, 29, M. Ed, (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Foreign Student Advisor/Counselor I for the Office of
Guidance and Counseling at a salary rate of $12,060 for twelve
months, effective June 1, 1978.
Mr. Joe Michael McCallister, 28, M. A. (Louisiana Tech Uni
versity), Program Advisor for University Center Programs Office
at a salary rate of $10, 800 for twelve months, effective July 17,
1978.
Dr. William H. Siddon, 60, M.D. (University of Tennessee),
Physician for Student Health Services at a salary rate of $32,000
for ten and a half months, effective July 15, 1978. '
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78-87
Upon motion of Regent Justice seconded by Regent Wright
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following resig-nations
be accepted:
1. Department of Accounting
Mr. Donald Ray Deis, Jr., Instructor of Accounting, effective
May 31, 1978. Mr. Deis is self-employed in Corpus Christi,
Ms. Peggy Self, Instructor of Accounting, effective May 31,
1978. Ms. Self is moving with her family to Tennessee.
Z. School of Forestry
Mr. Chris B. LeDoux, Instructor of Forestry, effective July 31,
1978. Mr. LeDoux has accepted employment at Oregon State Uni
versity.
Mr. Gary Lee Taylor, Faculty Intern in Forestry, effective
May 31, 1978. Mr. Taylor has accepted employment with the
U.S. Forest Service in Arkansas.
Mr. James H. Tiemann, Research Technologist in Forestry,
effective April 1, 1978. Mr. Tiemann has accepted employment
elsewhere.
3. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. Russell G. Brasher, Associate Professor of Mathematics,
effective April 24, 1978. Dr. Brasher was on leave of absence
and resigned for personal reasons.
Mr. Donald L. Clark, Graduate Intern in Mathematics, effective
May 31, 1978. Mr. Clark has completed his temporary contract.
Ms. Jamie Sue Weeks, Graduate Intern in Mathematics, ef
fective May 31, 1978. Ms. Weeks has completed her temporary
contract,
4. Department of Physics
Mr. Alexander Domkowski, Machinist for the Department of
Physics, effective August 3l, 1978. ' Mr; Domkowski has resigned
for personal reasons.
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5. Department of Sociology
Mr. Michael Wiatrowski, Instructor of Sociology, effective
May 31, 1978, Mr. Wiatrowski resigned for personal reasons.
6. Career Education-Project Interact
Ms. Sarah N. Richardson, Associate Director, effective June. 30,
1978. Ms, Richardson resigned for personal reasons.
7. Texas Center for the Development of Human Resources
Ms. Cindy West, Assistant Director, effective June 15, 1978.
Ms. West has accepted employment in Houston.
8. Student Affairs Division
Mr. John Randall Alexander, Assistant Dean of Student Develop
ment, effective May 12, 1978. Mr. Alexander left to pursue pro
fessional advancement at Southwest Texas State University and to
continue work on his doctorate.
Mr. Michael Kent Ray, Police Officer I for the University
Police Department effective April 28, 1978. Mr. Ray has taken
a position with the Garland City Police Department.
Ms. Bonnie M. Smith, Counselor for the Office of Guidance
and Counseling effective May 31, 1978. Mrs. Smith has taken
a position with the public school system.
Mr. Rodney N. Smith, Night Manager for the University Center
effective June 30, 1978. Mr. Smith resigned for personal reasons.
Ms. Hortencia C. Taylor, LVN for Student Health Services
effective May 31, 1978. Ms. Taylor's husband has graduated and
taken a position in another city.
9. Physical Plant
Mr. Raymond Greene, Resident Engineer and Director of the
Physical Plant, effective July 31, 1978. Mr. Greene has accepted
employment elsewhere.
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78-88
Upon motion of Regent Justice seconded by Regent Cullum
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following
requests for leaves of absence be approved:
1. Department of English and Philosophy
Dr. Warren Austin, Professor of English, effective Fall
Semester, 1978. Dr. Austin is requesting an unpaid leave of
absence for this semester only in order to continue his research.
He will return to his 25% appointment for the Spring Semester,
1979.
Mr. I. Jarrell Rich-man, Assistant Professor of English, effective
academic year 1978-79. Mr. Richman will enroll in a Ph.D. pro
gram at Texas Tech University.
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Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Powers
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes
in status be accepted:
1. Department of Agriculture
Dr. Seburn Langham, Assistant Professor of Agriculture, from
a salary rate of $15,500 to $16,000 for nine months, effective
September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error.
2. Department of Communication
Dr. William J. Oliver, Assistant Professor of Communication,
from a salary rate of $16,325 to $16,825 for nine months, ef
fective September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error.
3. Department of English
Ms. Maurice Cecil, Assistant Professor of English, from a
salary rate of $17,252 to $18,002 for nine months, effective
September 1, 1978. This action is to acknowledge Ms. Cecil's
many years of dedicated service to SFASU.
4. School of Forestry
Dr. Victor Bilan, Professor of Forestry, from a salary rate of
$24,462 to $24,822 for nine months, effective September 1, 1978.
This is to correct a budget error.
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5. Department of Psychology
Mr. Kenneth Hackney, Assistant Professor of Psychology, from
50% to 25% teaching at a salary rate of $1,937.50 for the Fall
Semester, 1978 only.
6. Department of School Services
Dr. Carl Richard Voigtel, Associate Professor of School Services,
from a salary rate of $21,200 to $21,474 for nine months, effective
Fall Semester, 1978. This is to correct a budget error.
7. Student Affairs Division
Ms. Amelia D. Johnson, Financial Aid Counselor II at $8,304 to
Coordinator of Federal Programs at $10,188 for twelve months,
effective September 1, 1978.
Mr. Gary Rushing, Assistant Food Production Supervisor I at
$8,892 to Assistant Food Production Supervisor II at $9,528
for twelve months, effective May 1, 1978.
Ms, Sherrie A. Stockwell, Postal Clerk II at $3.10 per hour to
Assistant Manager for the University Postal Services at $7,500.00
for twelve months, effective May 1, 1978.
8. Physical Plant
Mr. James C. Harkness, from Manager of Administrative Services
to Director of Physical Plant at a salary rate of $24,000 for
twelve months, effective August 1, 1978.
78-90
Upon motion of Regent Powers > seconded by Regent Todd ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following promotion
be approved:
1. Department of Accounting
Dr. Carolyn Conn, from Instructor to Assistant Professor of
Accounting at a salary rate of $17,000 for nine months, effective
Fall Semester, 1978. Dr. Conn has been awarded the Ph.D. from
the University of Arkansas and has been recommended for promotion
by her Department Chairman and Dean.
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78-91
Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Justice ,
with all members voting aye, it"was ordered that the following re-tirement
be approved:
1. Student Affairs Division
Mr. Curtis E. Nance, Food Production Supervisor II for the
East College Cafeteria, effective May 31, 1978.
78-92
Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Todd ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes reflect
receipt by the Regents of the twelfth class day enrollment report for
the 1978 Spring Semester, as required-by House Bill 1012, May 1977.
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins ,, seconded by Regent Todd ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes reflect
receipt by the Regents of the last class day enrollment report for
the 1978 Spring Semester, as required by House Bill 1012, May 1977.
78-94
Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Wright ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Annual Or
ganized Research Report be accepted for transmission to the Legis
lative Budget Board, as mandated in the Appropriations Act, Special
Provisions Relating Only to State Agencies of Higher Education,
Section 11.j. A copy of the twenty-five individual project reports
funded from Organized Research funds is available for Board review
and will be maintained on file in the Office of the Dean of the
Graduate School for future reference.
78-95
Upon motion of Regent Justice , seconded by Regent Todd ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following
curriculum items, approved by the University Undergraduate and
Graduate Curriculum Committees, be approved:
COURSES ADDED: (Curriculum Committee)
Department and Number Title Hours Credit
Music 481 AB Instrumental Workshop 3
School Services 342 Personal Management for the
Visually Handicapped 3
School Services 343 Home Management for the
Visually Handicapped 3
Theatre 122 Theatre Orientation 3
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COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Curriculum Committee)
Department and Number
Agriculture 345
Agriculture 346
Biology 413
Home Economics 443
Theatre 121
COURSES TO BE DELETED:
Department and Number
Geology 476
Title and Credit New No. New Title and Credit
Agricultural Resource
Conservation (3) 345
Agrostology (2) 346
General Ecology (3) 313
Practicum in Child De
velopment-Family
Living (6) 443
Introduction to the
Theatre (3) 121
Soil P7 Water Conserv. (3)
Agrostology (3)
General Ecology (3)
Student Teaching:
Teachers of Young
Children (6)
Theatre
Appreciation (3)
(Curriculum Committee)
Title and Credit
Special Problems (1-4)
COURSES ADDED: (Graduate Council)
Department and Number Title
Art 578
English and Philosophy 408G
Seminar
Contrastive Linguistics,
Spanish/English
Hours Credit
3
3
COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Graduate Council)
Department and
Number
Psychology 506
Title and Credit
New
No.
Sensory Psychology(3) 506
New Title and Credit
Information Processing(3)
COURSES TO BE DELETED:
Department and Number
Communication 411
Communication 420
Communication 470
Computer Science 401G
(Graduate Council)
Title and Credit
American Public Address (3)
High School Speech Activities (3)
Interpersonal Communication II (3)
Contemporary Topics in Computer Science (3)
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78-96
Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Justice >
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following budget
adjustments for FY1978 be approved.
1. $15,000 to Account 1204 For computer cable
2. $ 800 to Account 1028-6000 Increased operating costs
3. $ 324 to Account 5060 To cover FY77 encumbrance
4. $ 778 to Account 5065 To cover FY77 encumbrance
5. $ 500 to Account 1405-6000 Additional funds needed for student
assistants
6. $ 500 to Account 5210 For student activities not allocated
in original budget
7. $ 500 to Account 1802-6000 To provide part-time office help since
secretary is employed only 1/2 time
8. $ 704 to Account 1042 To cover instructional costs for
Mini-mester
9. $ 5,420 to Account 1950 For mercury vapor lights—parking lot
east of library
10. $35,000 to Account 1204 To resurface HPE floors
11. $15,000 to Account 5710 To cover roof repairs to Dorm 13
Source of Funds: Education and General Surplus
12. $ 1,500 to Account 5635-5000 To cover wage increases for student
assistants
Source of Funds: Pledged Property Surplus
78-97
Upon motion of Regent Wright , seconded by Regent Todd ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the'Appropriations
Request for Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 be approved as submitted under
separate cover.
78-98
Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Cullum ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the University be
authorized to extend the existing Bank Depository Contracts for a
period of one year, ending August 31, 1979, and to limit investments to
Certificates of Deposits within these institutions.
Commercial National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas
First Bank and Trust Company, Lufkin, Texas
Fredonia State Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas
Lufkin National Bank, Lufkin, Texas
Stone Fort National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches Savings § Loan Assoc, Nacogdoches, Texas
First Federal Savings § Loan, Nacogdoches, Texas
Guaranty Federal Savings § Loan Assoc, San Antonio, Texas
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78-99
Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Powers ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the revised edition
of the Non-Academic Employee Handbook be approved as submitted under
separate cover.
78-100
Upon motion of Regent Wright , seconded by Regent Cullum ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Vehicle Traffic
and Parking Regulations be approved as submitted under separate
cover.
78-101
Upon motion of Regent Todd > seconded by Regent Wright >
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the architectural
preliminary plans, identified as Scheme H-l, on the University Center
Expansion-Remodeling project be approved and the University authorized
to advise the architect to proceed with working drawings and specifications,
78-102
Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Todd ,
with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the University be
authorized to seek an architectural firm to recommend to the Regents
at the next meeting the design for an additional facility to be con
sidered for the Department of Home Economics.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
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MINUTES OF Board of Regent-of Stephen F. Austin State University VOLUME NO. 41 July 29, 1978 Huxley Bay, Texas INDEX Minutes of the Meeting Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents held in Huxley Bay, Texas July 29, 1978 VOLUME NO. 41 Page 78-82 Approval of April 22, 1978 Minutes 41-2 78-83 Summer Budget Adjustments 41-2 78-84 Resignations--Summer Session 41-4 78-85 Changes in Status--Summer Session 41-5 78-86 Faculty-Staff Appointments 41-6 78-87 Resignations 41-11 78-88 Leaves of Absence 41-13 78-89 Changes in Status 41-13 78-90 Promotions 41-14 78-91 Retirements 41-15 78-92 Twelfth Class Day Enrollment Report, 1978 Spring Semester 41-15 78-93 Last Class Day Enrollment Report, 1978 Spring Semester 41-15 78-94 Approval to Transmit Annual Organized Research Report to Legislative Budget Board 41-15 78-95 Approval of Curriculum Changes 41-15 78-96 Approval of FY1978 Budget Adjustments 41-17 78-97 Approval of Appropriations Request for Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 41-17 78-98 Authorization to Extend Bank Depository Contracts for a Period of One Year, Ending August 31, 1979 41-17 78-99 Approval of Non-Academic Employee Handbook 41-18 78-100 Approval of Vehicle Traffic and Parking Regulations 41-18 78-101 Approval of Architectural Preliminary Plans of University Center and Authorization to Proceed with Working Drawings and Specifications 41-18 78-102 Authorization to Seek an Architectural Firm for the Design of Additional Facilities for Department of Home Economics 41-18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING, BOARD OF REGENTS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY HELD IN HUXLEY BAY, TEXAS July 29, 1978 The meeting was called to order by Homer Bryce, Chairman of the Board of Regents, at 9:00 a.m. July 29, 1978. PRESENT: Members: Homer Bryce of Henderson Ernest Powers of Carthage James I. Perkins of Rusk Walter C. Todd of Dallas Mrs. Peggy Wright of Nacogdoches Glenn Justice of Dallas Mrs. George Cullum, Jr. of Dallas Absent: Joe Bob Golden of Jasper Robert E. Samuel, Jr. of Madisonville PRESENT: C. G. Haas, Secretary to the Board Dr. William R. Johnson, President of the University Dr. Billy Joe Franklin, Vice President for Academic Affairs, S.F.A.S.U. Dr. Gordon Beasley, Vice President for Student Affairs, S.F.A.S.U. Robert Provan, Legal Counsel, S.F.A.S.U. PRESENT: Visitors: Mark Burroughs, President of Student Government (Students) Association Kathleeen Hunter, Public Information Officer, S.G.A. Greg Powell, Freshman Senator from School of Liberal Arts 78-82 Upon motion of Regent Todd seconded by Regent Powers with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of the meeting of April 22, 1978, be approved. 78-83 Upon motion of Regent with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following ad-" ditions to the Summer Budget be accepted: Justice , seconded by Regent Wright 1. Division of Applied Arts and Sciences The following faculty are employed for the Summer, 1978, at the salary and location indicated below: John C. Austin Arthur Benoy Robert Brooks Harold Clements J. C. Dennis Harry Downing Raymond Eastman Charles Gardner William Heeney Sue Jones Sue Jones Mary Ella Lowe Norman Markworth Morgan Moses Milton Payne Carolyn Price Odis Rhodes Dwane Russell Stephen Smith John Whitt Jasper New Caney Longview Dayton Center Dayton and Jasper Coffield Coffield Dayton SFASU campus Longview Dayton Longview Dayton and Longview Longview SFASU campus Jasper Dayton Coffield Longview $ 746.00 818.00 1,200.00 1,040.00 1,200.00 ■1,200.00 1,625.66 1, 771.50 1,200.00 2, 040.00 4,080.00 840.00 432.00 972.00 732.00 1,229. 17 746.00 540.00 2,084.00 432.00 41-2 2. Department of Biology Mr, John E. Drummond, Graduate Intern in Biology, at a salary rate of $2,400 for 100% time during Summer I and Summer II, 1978. Dr. Jack D. McCullough, Professor of Biology, employed for Summer I as Principal Researcher on NSF grant at a salary of $1, 055 for 30% time. 3. Career Educations-Project Interact Ms. Karoline V. Ayres, Associate Director, at a salary rate of $14,000 for twelve months. This is a temporary appointment for July 1 - August 31, 1978 only. 4. Department of Communication Dr. Michael N. Roach, Associate Professor of Communication, at a salary rate of $3, 333. 33 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978 only. 5. Department of Economics and Finance Dr, John H. Lewis, Associate Professor of Finance, at a salary rate of $3,041.67 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978. This is in addition to his appointment for Summer II, 1978. 6. Department of English Mr. Carl R. Lower, Assistant Professor of English, at a salary rate of $1, 333. 33 for 50% time for Summer I, 1978. 7. School of Forestry Dr. Charles E. Allen, Visiting Professor of Forestry, at a salary rate of $1,500 for 50% time for Summer II, 1978. 8. Department of Geology Dr. Austin Sartin, Assistant Professor of Geology, at a salary rate of $1,458. 33 for 50% time for Summer H, 1978. 9. Department of Management and Marketing Dr. Vinay Kothari, Associate Professor of Management, at a salary rate of $1, 645. 84 for 100% time for one course offered in Mini-mester, 1978. 41-3 10. Department of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. Roy Dean Alston, Associate Professor of Mathematics, at a salary rate of $1,604.16 for 50% time for course offered in Mini-mester, 1978. 11. Department of Physics Mr. Michael L. Goad, Laboratory Coordinator, at a salary rate of $3,500 for 100% time, Summer I and II, 1978. Dr. LeRoy Heaton, Adjunct Professor of Physics, at a salary rate of $1,650 for 50% time for Summer I, 1978. Dr. Norman Markworth, Adjunct Professor of Physics, at a salary rate of $1,638 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978. Dr. Charles H. Rogers, Visiting Professor of Physics, at a salary rate of $3,300 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978. 12. Department of School Services Ms. Vera Graham, Assistant Professor of School Services, at a salary rate of $2,625 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978. 13. Department of Sociology Mr. William Toney, Instructor of Sociology, at a salary rate of $4,333.32 for 100% time for Summer I and II, 1978. 78-84 Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Wright , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following resig nations from the Summer Session be accepted: 1. Department of Biology Mr. George A. Cook, Instructor of Biology, effective June 5, 1978. Mr. Cook has accepted other employment in Tennessee. 2. Department of English Dr. Leonard Cheever, Professor of English, effective June 5, 1978. Dr. Cheever will participate in an NEH Summer Seminar at the University of Kansas. 41-4 Dr. James Magruder, Assistant Professor of English, effective June 5, 1978. Dr. Magruder will do research at the University of Texas Library. Dr. Warren R. True, Visiting Lecturer in English, effective for the Mini-mester, 1978. The section that Dr. True was to teach did not fill. 3. Department of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. Kenneth H. Price, Associate Professor of Mathematics, effective June 5, 1978. 4. Department of Sociology Mr. Victor Sims, Instructor of Sociology, effective June 5, 1978. Mr. Sims has completed his temporary assignment with the University and did not wish to be employed during the summer. Mr. Michael Wiatrowski, Instructor of Sociology, effective June 5, 1978. Mr. Wiatrowski has accepted other employment and did not wish to be employed for the summer. 78-85 Upon motion of Regent Justice , seconded by Regent Cullum with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes in status for the Summer Budget be approved: 1. Department of English Dr. Francis Abernethy, Professor of English, from 100% at a salary rate of $4,125 to 50% time at a salary rate of $2,062.50 for Summer II, 1978. Dr. Stanley Alexander, Professor of English, from 50% time for Summer I and 50% time for Summer II to 100% time Summer I only at a salary rate of $3,583.34 for the term. Mr. R. Jeff Banks, Assistant Professor of English, from 100% for Summer I at a salary rate of $2,666.67 to 100% Summer I and 50% for Summer II at a salary rate of $4,000 for the combined term. Dr. Kirby Duncan, Professor of English, from 50% time for Summer I at a salary rate of $1,812.50 to 100% time for Summer I and 50% time for Summer II for a combined salary rate of $5,437.50 for both terms. 41-5 Mr. Jarrell Richman, Assistant Professor of English, from 100% Summer II to 50% time for Summer I and 100% time for Summer II for a combined salary rate of $3,562.50 for both terms. 2. Department of History Dr. George E. Cooper, Jr., Instructor of History, from 100% time for Summer I at a salary rate of $2,458.33 to 50% time for Mini-mester at a salary rate of $1,229.17 for the Mini-mester. 3. Department of Management and Marketing Dr. Danny R. Arnold, Assistant Professor of Management. Dr. Arnold taught a Mini-mester course and is requesting payment for this course during Summer II for 50% time at a salary rate of $1,395.83 for the Mini-mester. 4. Department of Modern Languages Dr. Jimmy R. Jones, Associate Professor of Modern Languages, from 100% time at a salary rate of $3,333.33 to 50% time at a salary rate of $1,666.66 for Summer I, 1978. 5. School of Forestry Mr. Christopher C. Kirk, Faculty Intern in Forestry, from 67% time for Summer I and 33% time for Summer II to 100% time for Summer I and 50% time for Summer II for a combined salary rate of $2,250 for both terms. 78-86 Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Todd 9 with all members voting aye, it was ordered that th,e following indi-viduals be employed for the positions, dates, and salaries indicated: 1. School of Fine Arts Dr. Robert G. Sidnell, 50, Ph.D. (University of Texas), Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Professor of Music at a salary rate of $37,000 for twelve months, effective August 1, 1978. 2. Department of Accounting Dr. Eugene H. Sauls, 43, Ph.D. (Michigan State University), Professor of Accounting and Chairman of the Department of Accounting at a salary rate of $34,500 for twelve months, ef fective July 14, 1978. 41-6 7 Ms. Loretta Black, 28, M.B.A, (Sam Houston State University), Instructor of Accounting at a salary rate of $15,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 3. Department of Agriculture Dr. David Lee Creech, 30, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), Instructor of Agriculture at a salary rate of $16,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 4. Department of Art Mr. Joe V. Brown, 29,M.F.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer sity), Graduate Intern in Art at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Mr. Harold Elias, 58, M.F.A. (Art Institute of Chicago), Instructor of Art at a salary rate of $13,500 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 5. Department of Communication Mr. Willie Clayte Binion, Jr. , 66, Visiting Lecturer in Com munication at a salary rate of $3, 500 for 25% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 6. Department of Computer Science Mr. William Perry Herman, 27, M.S. (East Texas State Uni versity), Instructor of Computer Science at a salary rate of $13, 500 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 7. Department of Economics and Finance Ms. Cheryl A. Warren, 27, M. B. A. (University of Mississippi), Instructor of Economics at a salary rate of $14,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Mr. Terrence George Rice, 35, M. B. A. (Texas A&M University), Assistant Professor of Finance at a salary rate of $16,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. This is a temporary nine months appointment. 8. Department of Elementary Education Ms. Nell Stevenson, 53, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer sity), Visiting Lecturer in Elementary Education at a salary rate of $12,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 41-7 9. Department of English and Philosophy- Mr. Cydney Adams, 29, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer sity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $3, 375 for 75% time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $1, 125 for 25% time for the Spring Semester, 1979. Ms. Mary Ann Coombs, 47, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $4, 500 for 50% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Ms. Annette Dawson, 39, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity), Instructor of English at a salary rate of $3,218 for 50% time for the Fall Semester, 1978 only. Mr. Tom DuBose, 25, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Ms. LindaS. Frame, 28, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $2,250 for 50% time for the Fall Semester, 1978 only. Mr. John C. Grooms, 25, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $3, 375 for 75% time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $1, 125 for 25% time for the Spring Semester, 1979. Ms. Melissa Sue McAuley, 23, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $6, 750 for 75% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Mr. Thorn McFarland, 30, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity), Graduate Intern, in English at a salary rate of $6, 750 for 75% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Dr. Leon J. Schultz, 35, Ph.D. (University of Tulsa), Assistant Professor of English at a salary rate of $15,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Dr. Warren R. True, 33, Ph.D. (University of Tennessee), Visiting Lecturer in English at a salary rate of $6,463 for 100% time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $4, 847 for 75% time for the Spring Semester, 1979. 10. School of Forestry Mr. Joseph C. James, 36, M. E. (Lamar University), Instructor 41-8 of Forestry at a salary rate of $14,000 for nine months, effective July 15, 1978. 11. Department of Health and Physical Education Ms. Mary Ann Otwell, 36, M.S.Ed. (Arkansas State University), Instructor and Athletic Coach in the Department of Health and Physical Education-Women's Division at a salary rate of $16,916 for ten and one-half months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Ms. Mary Frances Skinner, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Instructor and Athletic Coach in the Department of Health and Physical Education-Women1 s Division at a salary rate of $13,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Ms. Sue Tinsley, 41, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Visiting Instructor in the Department of Health and Physical Edu cation-Women1 s Division at a salary rate of $12,750 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Mro Gary Glenn Coffman, 31, Ed.D. (University of Mississippi), Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Edu cation-Men's Division at a salary rate of $10,290 for 75% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Mr. Harry E. Miller, 51, M.A. (Western State College), Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education-Men's Division at a salary rate of $9,000 for 50% time * for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 12. Department of Home Economics Ms. Dortha Sherrie Lisenby, 24, M.S. (Oklahoma State Uni versity), Instructor of Home Economics at a salary rate of $11,300 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 13. Department of Management and Marketing Mr. Jack Richard Raber, 30, M.B.A. (East Texas State Uni versity), Instructor of Management at a salary rate of $14,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 14. Department of Mathematics and Statistics Mr. Joseph G. McWilliams, 32, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Graduate Intern in Mathematics at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 41-9 10 Ms, Jane Staats Shepard, 42, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity), Graduate Intern in Mathematics at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 15. Division of Nursing Mr, W. James Robertson, 39, M. A. (Central Michigan Univer sity), Assistant Professor of Nursing at a salary rate of $17,000 for nine months, effective August 1, 1978. Ms. Chandice C. Harris, 26, M.S.N. (University of Texas- Galveston), Instructor of Nursing at a salary rate of $15,000 for nine months, effective August 1, 1978. 16. Department of Psychology Mr. Tom A. Middlebrook, 26, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Graduate Intern in Psychology at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.. 17. Department of Secondary Education Ms. Betty Jane Harrison, 27, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Lecturer in Secondary Education at a salary rate of $10,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 18. Department of Theatre Ms. Lois Z. Garren, 46, M. F. A. (University of Virginia), Assistant Professor of Theatre (50% time) and Costume Designer (50% time) at a salary rate of $16, 500 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. 19» Student Affairs Division Ms. Bonita C. Jacobs, 29, M. Ed, (Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity), Foreign Student Advisor/Counselor I for the Office of Guidance and Counseling at a salary rate of $12,060 for twelve months, effective June 1, 1978. Mr. Joe Michael McCallister, 28, M. A. (Louisiana Tech Uni versity), Program Advisor for University Center Programs Office at a salary rate of $10, 800 for twelve months, effective July 17, 1978. Dr. William H. Siddon, 60, M.D. (University of Tennessee), Physician for Student Health Services at a salary rate of $32,000 for ten and a half months, effective July 15, 1978. ' 41-10 11 78-87 Upon motion of Regent Justice seconded by Regent Wright with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following resig-nations be accepted: 1. Department of Accounting Mr. Donald Ray Deis, Jr., Instructor of Accounting, effective May 31, 1978. Mr. Deis is self-employed in Corpus Christi, Ms. Peggy Self, Instructor of Accounting, effective May 31, 1978. Ms. Self is moving with her family to Tennessee. Z. School of Forestry Mr. Chris B. LeDoux, Instructor of Forestry, effective July 31, 1978. Mr. LeDoux has accepted employment at Oregon State Uni versity. Mr. Gary Lee Taylor, Faculty Intern in Forestry, effective May 31, 1978. Mr. Taylor has accepted employment with the U.S. Forest Service in Arkansas. Mr. James H. Tiemann, Research Technologist in Forestry, effective April 1, 1978. Mr. Tiemann has accepted employment elsewhere. 3. Department of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. Russell G. Brasher, Associate Professor of Mathematics, effective April 24, 1978. Dr. Brasher was on leave of absence and resigned for personal reasons. Mr. Donald L. Clark, Graduate Intern in Mathematics, effective May 31, 1978. Mr. Clark has completed his temporary contract. Ms. Jamie Sue Weeks, Graduate Intern in Mathematics, ef fective May 31, 1978. Ms. Weeks has completed her temporary contract, 4. Department of Physics Mr. Alexander Domkowski, Machinist for the Department of Physics, effective August 3l, 1978. ' Mr; Domkowski has resigned for personal reasons. 41-11 12 5. Department of Sociology Mr. Michael Wiatrowski, Instructor of Sociology, effective May 31, 1978, Mr. Wiatrowski resigned for personal reasons. 6. Career Education-Project Interact Ms. Sarah N. Richardson, Associate Director, effective June. 30, 1978. Ms, Richardson resigned for personal reasons. 7. Texas Center for the Development of Human Resources Ms. Cindy West, Assistant Director, effective June 15, 1978. Ms. West has accepted employment in Houston. 8. Student Affairs Division Mr. John Randall Alexander, Assistant Dean of Student Develop ment, effective May 12, 1978. Mr. Alexander left to pursue pro fessional advancement at Southwest Texas State University and to continue work on his doctorate. Mr. Michael Kent Ray, Police Officer I for the University Police Department effective April 28, 1978. Mr. Ray has taken a position with the Garland City Police Department. Ms. Bonnie M. Smith, Counselor for the Office of Guidance and Counseling effective May 31, 1978. Mrs. Smith has taken a position with the public school system. Mr. Rodney N. Smith, Night Manager for the University Center effective June 30, 1978. Mr. Smith resigned for personal reasons. Ms. Hortencia C. Taylor, LVN for Student Health Services effective May 31, 1978. Ms. Taylor's husband has graduated and taken a position in another city. 9. Physical Plant Mr. Raymond Greene, Resident Engineer and Director of the Physical Plant, effective July 31, 1978. Mr. Greene has accepted employment elsewhere. 41-12 13 78-88 Upon motion of Regent Justice seconded by Regent Cullum with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following requests for leaves of absence be approved: 1. Department of English and Philosophy Dr. Warren Austin, Professor of English, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Dr. Austin is requesting an unpaid leave of absence for this semester only in order to continue his research. He will return to his 25% appointment for the Spring Semester, 1979. Mr. I. Jarrell Rich-man, Assistant Professor of English, effective academic year 1978-79. Mr. Richman will enroll in a Ph.D. pro gram at Texas Tech University. 78-89 Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Powers with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes in status be accepted: 1. Department of Agriculture Dr. Seburn Langham, Assistant Professor of Agriculture, from a salary rate of $15,500 to $16,000 for nine months, effective September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error. 2. Department of Communication Dr. William J. Oliver, Assistant Professor of Communication, from a salary rate of $16,325 to $16,825 for nine months, ef fective September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error. 3. Department of English Ms. Maurice Cecil, Assistant Professor of English, from a salary rate of $17,252 to $18,002 for nine months, effective September 1, 1978. This action is to acknowledge Ms. Cecil's many years of dedicated service to SFASU. 4. School of Forestry Dr. Victor Bilan, Professor of Forestry, from a salary rate of $24,462 to $24,822 for nine months, effective September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error. 41-13 14 5. Department of Psychology Mr. Kenneth Hackney, Assistant Professor of Psychology, from 50% to 25% teaching at a salary rate of $1,937.50 for the Fall Semester, 1978 only. 6. Department of School Services Dr. Carl Richard Voigtel, Associate Professor of School Services, from a salary rate of $21,200 to $21,474 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. This is to correct a budget error. 7. Student Affairs Division Ms. Amelia D. Johnson, Financial Aid Counselor II at $8,304 to Coordinator of Federal Programs at $10,188 for twelve months, effective September 1, 1978. Mr. Gary Rushing, Assistant Food Production Supervisor I at $8,892 to Assistant Food Production Supervisor II at $9,528 for twelve months, effective May 1, 1978. Ms, Sherrie A. Stockwell, Postal Clerk II at $3.10 per hour to Assistant Manager for the University Postal Services at $7,500.00 for twelve months, effective May 1, 1978. 8. Physical Plant Mr. James C. Harkness, from Manager of Administrative Services to Director of Physical Plant at a salary rate of $24,000 for twelve months, effective August 1, 1978. 78-90 Upon motion of Regent Powers > seconded by Regent Todd , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following promotion be approved: 1. Department of Accounting Dr. Carolyn Conn, from Instructor to Assistant Professor of Accounting at a salary rate of $17,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. Dr. Conn has been awarded the Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas and has been recommended for promotion by her Department Chairman and Dean. 41-14 15 78-91 Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Justice , with all members voting aye, it"was ordered that the following re-tirement be approved: 1. Student Affairs Division Mr. Curtis E. Nance, Food Production Supervisor II for the East College Cafeteria, effective May 31, 1978. 78-92 Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Todd , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes reflect receipt by the Regents of the twelfth class day enrollment report for the 1978 Spring Semester, as required-by House Bill 1012, May 1977. 78-93 Upon motion of Regent Perkins ,, seconded by Regent Todd , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes reflect receipt by the Regents of the last class day enrollment report for the 1978 Spring Semester, as required by House Bill 1012, May 1977. 78-94 Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Wright , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Annual Or ganized Research Report be accepted for transmission to the Legis lative Budget Board, as mandated in the Appropriations Act, Special Provisions Relating Only to State Agencies of Higher Education, Section 11.j. A copy of the twenty-five individual project reports funded from Organized Research funds is available for Board review and will be maintained on file in the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School for future reference. 78-95 Upon motion of Regent Justice , seconded by Regent Todd , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following curriculum items, approved by the University Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Committees, be approved: COURSES ADDED: (Curriculum Committee) Department and Number Title Hours Credit Music 481 AB Instrumental Workshop 3 School Services 342 Personal Management for the Visually Handicapped 3 School Services 343 Home Management for the Visually Handicapped 3 Theatre 122 Theatre Orientation 3 41-15 16 COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Curriculum Committee) Department and Number Agriculture 345 Agriculture 346 Biology 413 Home Economics 443 Theatre 121 COURSES TO BE DELETED: Department and Number Geology 476 Title and Credit New No. New Title and Credit Agricultural Resource Conservation (3) 345 Agrostology (2) 346 General Ecology (3) 313 Practicum in Child De velopment-Family Living (6) 443 Introduction to the Theatre (3) 121 Soil P7 Water Conserv. (3) Agrostology (3) General Ecology (3) Student Teaching: Teachers of Young Children (6) Theatre Appreciation (3) (Curriculum Committee) Title and Credit Special Problems (1-4) COURSES ADDED: (Graduate Council) Department and Number Title Art 578 English and Philosophy 408G Seminar Contrastive Linguistics, Spanish/English Hours Credit 3 3 COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Graduate Council) Department and Number Psychology 506 Title and Credit New No. Sensory Psychology(3) 506 New Title and Credit Information Processing(3) COURSES TO BE DELETED: Department and Number Communication 411 Communication 420 Communication 470 Computer Science 401G (Graduate Council) Title and Credit American Public Address (3) High School Speech Activities (3) Interpersonal Communication II (3) Contemporary Topics in Computer Science (3) 41-16- 17 78-96 Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Justice > with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following budget adjustments for FY1978 be approved. 1. $15,000 to Account 1204 For computer cable 2. $ 800 to Account 1028-6000 Increased operating costs 3. $ 324 to Account 5060 To cover FY77 encumbrance 4. $ 778 to Account 5065 To cover FY77 encumbrance 5. $ 500 to Account 1405-6000 Additional funds needed for student assistants 6. $ 500 to Account 5210 For student activities not allocated in original budget 7. $ 500 to Account 1802-6000 To provide part-time office help since secretary is employed only 1/2 time 8. $ 704 to Account 1042 To cover instructional costs for Mini-mester 9. $ 5,420 to Account 1950 For mercury vapor lights—parking lot east of library 10. $35,000 to Account 1204 To resurface HPE floors 11. $15,000 to Account 5710 To cover roof repairs to Dorm 13 Source of Funds: Education and General Surplus 12. $ 1,500 to Account 5635-5000 To cover wage increases for student assistants Source of Funds: Pledged Property Surplus 78-97 Upon motion of Regent Wright , seconded by Regent Todd , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the'Appropriations Request for Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 be approved as submitted under separate cover. 78-98 Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Cullum , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the University be authorized to extend the existing Bank Depository Contracts for a period of one year, ending August 31, 1979, and to limit investments to Certificates of Deposits within these institutions. Commercial National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas First Bank and Trust Company, Lufkin, Texas Fredonia State Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas Lufkin National Bank, Lufkin, Texas Stone Fort National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas Nacogdoches Savings § Loan Assoc, Nacogdoches, Texas First Federal Savings § Loan, Nacogdoches, Texas Guaranty Federal Savings § Loan Assoc, San Antonio, Texas 41-17 18 78-99 Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Powers , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the revised edition of the Non-Academic Employee Handbook be approved as submitted under separate cover. 78-100 Upon motion of Regent Wright , seconded by Regent Cullum , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Vehicle Traffic and Parking Regulations be approved as submitted under separate cover. 78-101 Upon motion of Regent Todd > seconded by Regent Wright > with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the architectural preliminary plans, identified as Scheme H-l, on the University Center Expansion-Remodeling project be approved and the University authorized to advise the architect to proceed with working drawings and specifications, 78-102 Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Todd , with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the University be authorized to seek an architectural firm to recommend to the Regents at the next meeting the design for an additional facility to be con sidered for the Department of Home Economics. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. . 41-18